My lodging it is on the cold ground, and very hard is my fare,
But that which troubles me read more

My lodging it is on the cold ground, and very hard is my fare,
But that which troubles me most, is the unkindness of my dear.

Since trifles make the sum of human things,
And half our misery from our foibles springs;
Since read more

Since trifles make the sum of human things,
And half our misery from our foibles springs;
Since life's best joys consist in peace and ease,
And though but few can serve, yet all may please;
On, let th' ungentle spirit learn from hence,
A small unkindness is a great offence.

Hard Unkindness' alter'd eye,
That mocks the tear if forced to flow.

Hard Unkindness' alter'd eye,
That mocks the tear if forced to flow.

As "unkindness has no remedy at law," let its avoidance be with
you a point of honor.

As "unkindness has no remedy at law," let its avoidance be with
you a point of honor.

O Regan, she hath tied
Sharp-toothed unkindness, like a vulture, here.

O Regan, she hath tied
Sharp-toothed unkindness, like a vulture, here.

Unkindness may do much;
And his unkindness may defeat my life,
But never taint my love.

Unkindness may do much;
And his unkindness may defeat my life,
But never taint my love.